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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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