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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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