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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores 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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