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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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