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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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