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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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