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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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