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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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