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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates 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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