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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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