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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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