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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the major 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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