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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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