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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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