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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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