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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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