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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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