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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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