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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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