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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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