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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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