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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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