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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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