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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning enable learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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