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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the 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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