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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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