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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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