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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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