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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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