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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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