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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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