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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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