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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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