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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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