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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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