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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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