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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important 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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