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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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