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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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