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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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