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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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