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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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