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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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