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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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