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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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