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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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