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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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