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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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