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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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