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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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