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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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