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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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