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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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