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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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