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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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