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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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