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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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