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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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