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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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