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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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