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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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