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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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