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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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