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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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