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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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