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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators 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 handle this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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