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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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