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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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