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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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