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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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