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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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