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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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