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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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