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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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