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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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