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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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