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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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