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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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