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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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