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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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