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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important 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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