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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews 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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