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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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