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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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