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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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