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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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