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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free 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 quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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