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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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