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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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