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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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