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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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