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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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