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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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