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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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