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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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