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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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