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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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