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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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