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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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