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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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