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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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