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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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