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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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