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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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