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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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