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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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