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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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