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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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