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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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