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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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