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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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