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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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