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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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