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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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