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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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