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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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