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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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