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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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