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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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