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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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