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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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