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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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