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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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