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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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