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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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