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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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