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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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