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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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