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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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