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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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