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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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