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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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