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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand these open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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