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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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