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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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