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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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