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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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