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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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