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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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