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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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