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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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