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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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