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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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