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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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