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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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