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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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