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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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