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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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