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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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