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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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