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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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