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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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