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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key 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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