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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors 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 evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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