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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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