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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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