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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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