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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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