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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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