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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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