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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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