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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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