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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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