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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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