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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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