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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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