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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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