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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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