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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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