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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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