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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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