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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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