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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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