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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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