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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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