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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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