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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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