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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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