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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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