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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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