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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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