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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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