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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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