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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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