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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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