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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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