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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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