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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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