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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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