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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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