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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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