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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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