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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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