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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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