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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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