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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want 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 knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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