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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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