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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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