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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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