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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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