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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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