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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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