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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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