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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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