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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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