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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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