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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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