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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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