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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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