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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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