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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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