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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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