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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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