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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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