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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing 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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