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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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