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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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