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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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