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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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