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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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