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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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