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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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