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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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