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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning enable people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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