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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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