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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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