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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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