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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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