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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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