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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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