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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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