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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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