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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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