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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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