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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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