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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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