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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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