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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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