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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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