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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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