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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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