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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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