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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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