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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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