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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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