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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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