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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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