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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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