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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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