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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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