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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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