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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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