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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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