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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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