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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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