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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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