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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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