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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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