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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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