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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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