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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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