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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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