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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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