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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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