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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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