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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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