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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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