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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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