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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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