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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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