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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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