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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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