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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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