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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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