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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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