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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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