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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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