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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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