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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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