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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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