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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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