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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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