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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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