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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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