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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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