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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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