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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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