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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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