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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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