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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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