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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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