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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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