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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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