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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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