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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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