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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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