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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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