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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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