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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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