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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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