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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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