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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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