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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the 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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