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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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