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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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