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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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