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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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