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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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