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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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