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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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