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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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