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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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