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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses 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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