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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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