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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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