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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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