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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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