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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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