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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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