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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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