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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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