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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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