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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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