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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different 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 organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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