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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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