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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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