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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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