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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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