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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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