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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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