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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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