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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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