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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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