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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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