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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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