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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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