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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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