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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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