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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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