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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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