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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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