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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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