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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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