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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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