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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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