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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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