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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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