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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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