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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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