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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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