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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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