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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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