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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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