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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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