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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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