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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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