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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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