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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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