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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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