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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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