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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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