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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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