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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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