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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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