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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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