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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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