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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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