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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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