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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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