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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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