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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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