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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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