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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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