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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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