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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers 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? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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