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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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