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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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