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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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