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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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