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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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