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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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