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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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