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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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