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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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