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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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