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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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