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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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