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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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