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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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