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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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