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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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