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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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