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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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