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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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