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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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