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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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