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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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