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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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