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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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