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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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