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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. Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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