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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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