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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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