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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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