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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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