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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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