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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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