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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the 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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