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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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