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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors 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 experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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