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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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