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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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