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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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