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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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