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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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