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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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