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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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