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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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