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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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