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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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