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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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