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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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