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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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