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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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