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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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