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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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