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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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