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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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