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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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