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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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