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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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