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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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