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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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