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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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