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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning enable humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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