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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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