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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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