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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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