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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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