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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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