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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how 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 these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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