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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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