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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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