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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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