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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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