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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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