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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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