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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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