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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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