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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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