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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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