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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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