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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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