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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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