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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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