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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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