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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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