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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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