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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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