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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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