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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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