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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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