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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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