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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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