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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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