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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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