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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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