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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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