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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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