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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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