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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure 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 MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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