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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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