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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models 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 institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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