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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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