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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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