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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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