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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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