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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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