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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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