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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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