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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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