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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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