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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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