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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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