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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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