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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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