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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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