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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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