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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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