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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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