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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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