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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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