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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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