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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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