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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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