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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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