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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the 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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