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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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