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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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