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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers 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 desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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