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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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