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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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