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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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