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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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