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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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