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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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