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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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