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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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