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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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