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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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