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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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