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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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